Their most famous player was goalkeeper Tommy "Chick" Farr who signed for the club in August 1933 and a year later moved to English Second Division side Bradford Park Avenue, and in his 16 year career with them made over 500 appearances.
Chick was playing with Juvenile club Bathgate Auld Toon Thistle when Junior club Blackburn Athletic signed him on 24 August 1933.
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Thomas Francis “Chick” Farr (19 February 1914 – 15 June 1980) was a professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Blackburn Athletic and Bradford Park Avenue.
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